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The Design of a CALL Program

These include theories of instruction, theories of learning, curriculum imperatives, experiments with a new technology, exercise types, learning problems, language skills and the delivery of materials to a large number of students (Levy, 1997).


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The following are the important aspects of the design of a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) program:

Theories of instruction

  • CALL programs integrate specific didactic theories, such as communicative language teaching or task-based learning, into their design.
  • CALL programs incorporate the principles of communicative language teaching by providing opportunities for authentic language use through interactive tasks and simulations.

Theories of learning

  • CALL programs incorporate constructivist learning theories into their design.
  • CALL programs acknowledge the diversity of learners' cognitive preferences, styles, and needs by incorporating theories of learning styles into their design.

Curriculum imperatives

  • CALL programs make sure they teach what's required by educational standards.
  • They align their lessons with specific goals and levels set by language learning guidelines, like making sure a Spanish program follows the proficiency levels set by language teaching organizations.

Experiments with a new technology

  • CALL programs test new devices and tools to see if they help students learn better.
  • They try language learning apps on phones or virtual reality games.

Exercise types

  • CALL programs incorporate interactive exercises such as quizzes, games and simulations to actively engage learners in language practice.
  • CALL programs offer learners the opportunity to apply language skills in context, receive immediate feedback and reinforce learning through repetition and reinforcement.

Learning problems

  • CALL programs incorporate mechanisms for error analysis and correction to address common learning problems encountered by learners.
  • CALL programs help learners identify and rectify language errors, misconceptions, and gaps in understanding, thereby promoting language proficiency and accuracy.

Language skills

  • CALL facilitates the development of all language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through integrated and balanced learning activities.
  • CALL programs emphasize task-based language learning approaches that focus on authentic, meaningful language use and communication.

Delivery of materials to a large number of students

  • CALL programs are designed to efficiently deliver learning materials to a large number of students, regardless of their geographical location or time constraints.
  • CALL programs incorporate features for automated content delivery and self-paced learning, allowing students to access learning materials at their convenience and progress through the curriculum at their own pace.

Elements in the CALL design process





Activities used in CALL




CALL and Culture



Bibliography:

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Comments:

How do they influence the effectiveness of language teaching in various educational settings?


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  1. Génesis VelizApril 29, 2024 at 7:41 PM

    Interesting information on CALL theories and instructions.

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  2. Joffre Arévalo JiménezApril 29, 2024 at 8:15 PM

    Good standards help teachers teach languages better, no matter where they are teaching.

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  3. ReneApril 30, 2024 at 7:08 PM

    Excellent explanation of the use and apply CALL in the educational field, in particular to improve student's skills.

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